Abstract.
In
response
to
the
growing
societal
awareness
of
critical
role
healthy
soils,
there
is
an
increasing
demand
for
accurate
and
high-resolution
soil
information
inform
national
policies
support
sustainable
land
management
decisions.
Despite
advancements
in
digital
mapping
initiatives
like
GlobalSoilMap,
quantifying
variability
its
uncertainty
across
space,
depth,
time
remains
a
challenge.
Therefore,
maps
key
properties
are
often
still
missing
on
scale,
which
also
case
Netherlands.
To
meet
this
challenge
fill
data
gap,
we
introduce
BIS-4D,
high
resolution
modelling
platform
BIS-4D
delivers
texture
(clay,
silt
sand
content),
bulk
density,
pH,
total
nitrogen,
oxalate-extractable
phosphorus,
cation
exchange
capacity
their
uncertainties
at
25
m
between
0–2
depth
3D
space.
Additionally,
it
provides
organic
matter
space
1953–2023
same
range.
The
statistical
model
uses
machine
learning
informed
by
observations
numbering
3815–855
950,
depending
property,
366
environmental
covariates.
We
assess
accuracy
mean
median
predictions
using
design-based
inference
probability
sample
location-grouped
10-fold
cross-validation,
prediction
interval
coverage
probability.
found
that
clay,
pH
was
highest,
with
efficiency
coefficient
(MEC)
ranging
0.6–0.92
depth.
Silt,
matter,
nitrogen
(MEC
=
0.27–0.78),
especially
phosphorus
−0.11–0.38),
were
more
difficult
predict.
One
main
limitations
cannot
be
used
quantify
spatial
aggregates.
A
step-by-step
manual
helps
users
decide
whether
suitable
intended
purpose,
overview
allmaps
can
supplementary
(SI),
openly
available
code
input
enhance
reproducibility
future
updates,
easily
downloaded
https://doi.org/10.4121/0c934ac6-2e95-4422-8360-d3a802766c71
(Helfenstein
et
al.,
2024a).
fills
previous
gap
scale
GlobalSoilMap
product
Netherlands
will
hopefully
facilitate
inclusion
as
routine
integral
part
decision
systems.
Remote Sensing,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(12), P. 3070 - 3070
Published: June 12, 2023
Soils
are
at
the
crossroads
of
many
existential
issues
that
humanity
is
currently
facing.
a
finite
resource
under
threat,
mainly
due
to
human
pressure.
There
an
urgent
need
map
and
monitor
them
field,
regional,
global
scales
in
order
improve
their
management
prevent
degradation.
This
remains
challenge
high
often
complex
spatial
variability
inherent
soils.
Over
last
four
decades,
major
research
efforts
field
pedometrics
have
led
development
methods
allowing
capture
nature
As
result,
digital
soil
mapping
(DSM)
approaches
been
developed
for
quantifying
soils
space
time.
DSM
monitoring
become
operational
thanks
harmonization
databases,
advances
modeling
machine
learning,
increasing
availability
spatiotemporal
covariates,
including
exponential
increase
freely
available
remote
sensing
(RS)
data.
The
latter
boosted
DSM,
resolution
assessing
changes
through
We
present
review
main
contributions
developments
French
(inter)national
research,
which
has
long
history
both
RS
DSM.
Thanks
SPOT
satellite
constellation
started
early
1980s,
communities
pioneered
using
sensing.
describes
data,
tools,
imagery
support
predictions
wide
range
properties
discusses
pros
cons.
demonstrates
data
frequently
used
(i)
by
considering
as
substitute
analytical
measurements,
or
(ii)
covariates
related
controlling
factors
formation
evolution.
It
further
highlights
great
potential
provides
overview
challenges
prospects
future
sensors.
opens
up
broad
use
natural
monitoring.
Geoderma,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
433, P. 116457 - 116457
Published: March 29, 2023
Mapping
of
soil
micronutrient
variability
is
critical
for
improving
agronomic
biofortification.
This
study
used
1778
surface
samples
collected
from
four
agro-climatic
regions
the
Indo-Gangetic
Plain
India
to
produce
digital
maps
available
Zn,
Cu,
Fe,
and
Mn
using
52
environmental
covariates
at
a
resolution
150
m.
The
prediction
accuracy
was
compared
14
machine
learning
approaches
their
ensemble
model.
hybrid
model
outperformed
all
base
learners
subsequently
producing
maps.
All
micronutrients
exhibited
sufficient
spatial
variability.
Both
Zn
Fe
lower
uncertainties.
Moreover,
inter-relationship
between
concentration
in
rice
grain
explored
understand
biofortification
potential.
linear
regression
models
revealed
moderate
agreement
concentrations,
with
R2
values
0.52–0.63
respectively.
developed
were
predict
content
respective
indicating
potential
tested
approach
identify
specific
pockets
where
varieties
can
be
planted.
In
future,
mapping
herein
help
policymakers
regional
decision-making,
encouraging
nutrient-based
subsidy
investment
opportunities
sustainable
recommendations
toward
micronutrient-enriched
food.
Further
research
needed
develop
intelligence
platform
DSM
products
resource-poor
countries.
Geoderma,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
425, P. 116052 - 116052
Published: Aug. 1, 2022
As
digital
soil
mapping
(DSM)
applications
have
been
developed
at
multiple
extents
over
the
two
last
decades,
large
areas
of
world
are
now
covered
by
several
DSM
products
with
similar
resolution
and
targeted
properties.
Thus,
from
these
products,
end-users
must
carefully
select
one
that
will
best
meet
their
needs.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
evaluate
three
obtained
different
scales
(global,
national
regional)
local
territories
increasing
area
selected
in
contrasting
regions
France
(Alsace,
Brittany
Languedoc-Roussillon).
Three
topsoil
(5–15
cm)
properties
were
evaluated:
clay
content,
pH
water
organic
carbon
content.
Evaluations
done
both
point
unit
supports,
latter
corresponding
quantitative
assessment
visual
accordance
between
conventional
maps
acknowledged
quality.
ability
predict
well
increased
global
regional
products.
However,
none
tested
able
satisfactorily
most
(1:25,000)
scale.
using
generally
those
points.
also
provided
additional
information
about
utility
for
small
too
few
measurements
perform
punctual
evaluation
issues
concerning
areal-support
uses
These
results
suggest
when
focusing
on
areas,
users
should
performance
and,
if
unsatisfactory,
invest
development
DSM.
International Soil and Water Conservation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Land
suitability
assessment
is
used
in
conjunction
with
geographic
information
systems
to
spatially
model
diverse
aspects
of
soil
functions,
having
the
potential
facilitate
a
sustainable
increase
agricultural
production,
reduce
land
degradation,
or
aid
humans
adapting
climate
change.
Compared
existing
datasets,
this
study
provides
new
higher
resolution
geospatial
for
several
crops
and
uses
temperate
continental
across
Europe.
To
we
data
depicting
seventeen
eco-pedological
indicators
(e.g.
texture,
pH,
porosity,
temperature,
precipitation,
slope).
evaluate
how
utilized,
maps
have
been
cross-tabulated
crop
map.
Over
entire
area,
wheat
barley
showed
significant
suitable
southern
part,
potatoes,
sugar
beet
exhibited
highest
extent
northern
parts,
while
corn
sunflower
much
lower
land.
Water
table
depth,
terrain
slope,
SOC,
topsoil
texture
emerged
as
limiting
factors
area.
Our
results
show
that
arable
does
not
space
left
expansion
crops,
however,
identified
regions
extensive
cultivation
on
unsuitable
more
such
barley,
sunflower,
beet,
potato.
It
seems
one
action
can
enhance
practices
area
better
allocate
each
cultivated
lands.
Earth system science data,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(6), P. 2941 - 2970
Published: June 25, 2024
Abstract.
In
response
to
the
growing
societal
awareness
of
critical
role
healthy
soils,
there
has
been
an
increasing
demand
for
accurate
and
high-resolution
soil
information
inform
national
policies
support
sustainable
land
management
decisions.
Despite
advancements
in
digital
mapping
initiatives
like
GlobalSoilMap,
quantifying
variability
its
uncertainty
across
space,
depth
time
remains
a
challenge.
Therefore,
maps
key
properties
are
often
still
missing
on
scale,
which
is
also
case
Netherlands.
To
meet
this
challenge
fill
data
gap,
we
introduce
BIS-4D,
modeling
platform
BIS-4D
delivers
texture
(clay,
silt
sand
content),
bulk
density,
pH,
total
nitrogen,
oxalate-extractable
phosphorus,
cation
exchange
capacity
their
uncertainties
at
25
m
resolution
between
0
2
3D
space.
Additionally,
it
provides
organic
matter
space
1953
2023
same
range.
The
statistical
model
uses
machine
learning
informed
by
observations
amounting
3815
855
950,
depending
property,
366
environmental
covariates.
We
assess
accuracy
mean
median
predictions
using
design-based
inference
probability
sample
location-grouped
10-fold
cross
validation
(CV)
prediction
interval
coverage
probability.
found
that
clay,
pH
was
highest,
with
efficiency
coefficient
(MEC)
ranging
0.6
0.92
depth.
Silt,
matter,
nitrogen
(MEC
0.27
0.78),
especially
phosphorus
−0.11
0.38)
were
more
difficult
predict.
One
main
limitations
cannot
be
used
quantify
spatial
aggregates.
provide
example
good
practice
help
users
decide
whether
suitable
intended
purpose.
An
overview
all
can
Supplement.
Openly
available
code
input
enhance
reproducibility
future
updates.
readily
downloaded
https://doi.org/10.4121/0c934ac6-2e95-4422-8360-d3a802766c71
(Helfenstein
et
al.,
2024a).
fills
previous
gap
national-scale
GlobalSoilMap
product
Netherlands
will
hopefully
facilitate
inclusion
as
routine
integral
part
decision
systems.
Geoderma,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
437, P. 116571 - 116571
Published: June 20, 2023
Generating
accurate
spatial
information
on
soil
organic
matter
(SOM)
is
increasingly
important
in
the
context
of
global
environmental
change.
Both
prediction
models
and
covariates
influence
mapping
results
accuracy,
making
them
factors
SOM
mapping.
The
Bayesian
model
INLA-SPDE
an
emerging
model,
that
has
shown
potential
digital
(DSM),
but
its
application
still
limited.
Soil
moisture,
which
affects
water
status
decomposition
SOM,
can
be
a
predictor
for
SOM.
However,
difficulty
obtaining
moisture
measurements
over
large
area
using
ground-based
methods
hinders
application.
Recently,
high
resolution
remote
sensing
(RS)
provided
possible
way
to
generate
indices
area.
effectiveness
RS-based
unknown.
Fourier
transforms
decomposed
(FTD)
variables
based
vegetation
have
been
proven
effective
detecting
time-series
patterns
crop
growth,
thereby
improving
accuracy
farmland.
Yet,
FTD
not
verified
other
vegetation-covered
areas.
This
paper
examines
use
with
three
(NSDSIs)
six
compared
Random
Forest
(RF),
study
diverse
cover
Anhui
Province,
China.
finding
indicates
optimal
combination
covariates,
yields
higher
than
RF,
increase
18%
R2.
Either
or
are
When
only
natural
best
including
improved
by
25%
terms
R2,
21%
LCCC,
11%
RMSE.
Furthermore,
quantitative
uncertainty
maps
derived
INLA-SPDE.
demonstrates